Make a Difference

Open Pantry

Open Pantry is an ongoing ministry that assists hungry neighbors to have enough to eat. Volunteers meet Wednesdays at 11:30am to help bag the groceries and/or deliver the groceries to local people in need. Contact Ray Castellon for more details.

To contribute financially to this program, send checks made out to San Jose First with “Open Pantry” on the memo line to: San Jose First United Methodist Church, 24 North 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112

Sunday Evening Food Program

Pastor Oakie, John, and their “Believers in Christ” team provide meals for our needy neighbors at our 6th Street Parking Lot. This program operates exclusively on direct gifts from churches and individuals. They need everything for their program, including support for Pastor Oakie and John. In exchange for the space on our 6th street lot, Pastor Oakie and John help keep the lot as clean and safe as we can. You can contact Pastor Oakie directly at (408) 457-4123 or at oakie7@yahoo.com.

These are the things most needed right now:

Napkins

8oz Dixie hot/cold cups (160 ct Costco)

Clorox Disinfecting Table Wipes (3 pack)

45-gal leaf bags (check the size!)

Non-dairy creamer (35.5oz 12.2lb tub)

Video

On March 24, 2018, San Jose First opened our doors to the community as a staging area for the March for Our Lives protesters. Watch the video

Volunteering

Volunteers are always needed for one-time events or on-going programs. If you can help someone with homework, develop job skills, make household repairs, prepare meals, partner with seniors or minister to those in extended care facilities, or lead a discussion group, we have an opportunity for you. Our volunteer ministry is all about allowing people to serve Christ through sharing their special gifts with others.

If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, please contact the church office. Training, information, and a team to work with are available.

Giving to San Jose First

We welcome financial gifts of money, shares of stock, or real estate to the general operations of San Jose First, to special programs or program areas, or to the Endowment Fund.

For more information, please contact the church office at 408-294-7254 or email Susan Cassens, Church Administrator, at susanc@sanjosefirst.org.

Our Prayers

To be a community of faith that is empowered by the grace of God in Jesus Christ means that we share one another’s joys and concerns.

If you would like to receive the weekly email with joys and concerns for the week, please email susanc@sanjosefirst.org.